Monday, March 21, 2011

Hints of green

It snowed (heavily) for a few hours this morning, just to remind us that yes, this is New England, and just because yesterday was the first day of spring, that doesn't mean it has to actually feel that way. And yet, despite the crazy weather, the plants are forging ahead with their spring plans. This morning, I was excited to see the very beginnings of what will soon be leaves (and then flowers) emerging from the buds on the lilac bushes in our front yard.

About Me

I am a young professional living in central New York (previously Northern California, Northeastern Ohio, and Southwestern Connecticut), and I love to explore wild places and see the creatures that live there. I consider myself reasonably knowledgeable about wild flora and fauna -- the result of a childhood spent running wild in the woods of upstate New York and devouring any nature books and videos I could get my hands on -- but I am an amateur and constantly learning new things. My blog is about exploration and excitement in the natural world.